Brochures and Forms

Listed below a​re the application forms for the study options currently available to international students. Please use the Application Process on this website to determine the most appropriate application form for your circumstances. For translated Terms, Conditions and Policies documents please see Translated Terms, Conditions and Policies.

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Standard International Student

Standard international students enter Australia on a student visa subclass 571 for the purpose of attending full time study for a period of 12 months or more. For quick reference, please refer to the Standard International Student Application Form.

Temporary International Student (12 weeks or less)

Temporary international students enter Australia for short periods of school study up to 12 weeks. Temporary International Students usually hold visitor visas. For quick referemce please refer to the Temporary International Student Application Form.

Dependant International Student

Dependant international students are those whose parents are studying as international students at a registered Victorian tertiary institution and hold a 570 or 572-575 student visa. Dependant students travel under their parent's student visa and are usually covered by Overseas Student Family Health Cover (OSFHC). For quick reference, please refer to the Dependant International Student Application Form.

Study Abroad Students

Students who are looking for an exciting 3, 6 or 12 month education experience can enrol in a Victorian Government School Study Abroad program. For quick reference, please refer to the Study Abroad International Student Application Form.

Visit the International Education Division's home page on the Department of Education and Training's website at
www.education.vic.gov.au

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring international students have a positive study experience in Australia. The ESOS Act and related laws protect international students. You can find out more at
internationaleducation.gov.au

All Victorian schools are required to be registered and to meet standards under the Education and Training Reform Act. To search for a school, visit the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority's website available at
www.vrqa.vic.gov.au

If you want to know more about visa applications go to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website at
www.immi.gov.au

For information about Australia's education and training system, requirements and benefits, visit the Study in Australia website at
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Full VCE completion requirements and up to date subject information can be found on the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority website at
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

For a full list of Victorian universities and TAFE Colleges, please visit the Skills Victoria website at
www.skills.vic.gov.au

If a language you are interested in studying is not available at your preferred school, the language may be available through the Victorian School of Languages which offers tuition in over 40 languages. For more information, visit their website at
www.vsl.vic.edu.au

Students who wish to apply as a full fee paying student need a 'student visa' to study in Australia. You can apply for a student visa at an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. Some students will be able to apply online through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.